BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular School Board Meeting
Detailed Agenda
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Alice C. Harris Intermediate School, 515 N 800 W, Tremonton, UT 84337
If ADA accessibility is needed to attend this meeting, please contact the District Office at 435-734-4800 before 4:00 p.m. the day prior to the meeting.
Retiree Reception - 6:00 p.m.
Award Presentation to Garland Elementary - Winner of the March 2025 Utah Trust Lands Video Contest
State Trust Lands Administration
Garland Bears Trustland Video
Retiring Employee Recognitions - 6:30 p.m.
Coerina Fife, Executive Director of Personnel and Title IX
Nominate Pro Tempore to Conduct May 14, 2025 Board Meeting
Neil Stevens, Business Administrator
Administrative - 7:00 p.m.
Call to Order
Elected Pro Tempore
Reverence
Neil Stevens, Business Administrator
Flag Salute/Pledge of Allegiance
Stephanie DeFilippis, Board Member
Recognitions
Stephanie DeFilippis, Board Member
BRHS Sterling Scholars:
Maggie Parker - Dance
Alyssa O'Neal - Mathematics
Kate Logan - Visual Arts
Josi Jensen - Business & Marketing
Alysha Spotten - Family & Consumer Science
Reese Johnson - Social Sciences
Shelby Wilkinson - World Languages
Isabelle Christensen - Instrumental Music
Kendyl Archibald - English
Rachel Nelson - Skilled & Technical Sciences
Emily Robison - Science
Logun Knudsen - Computer Technology
CJ Kearl - Speech/Theatre Arts/Forensics
Bear River FFA - State Awards
6 Chapter Awards:
Five Star Chapter Award
Superior Chapter Award
Overall Chapter State Fair Sweepstakes Winner
Ag Mechanics State Fair Sweepstakes Award
Swine Exhibit State Fair Sweepstakes Award
Many other team and individual awards!
2025 Ritchey Science Fair Awards:
Sarah Pace - 1st Place in Botany
Alliya Orellana - 2nd Place in Zoology/Microbiology
Anna Allred - 3rd Place in Medical/Health
Raylayne Logan - Excellent in Math/Physics/Astronomy/Earth and Space
Jennie Cross - District Office ELL Coach
Braun Bowden and BEHS Little House Construction Students and the Otherside Village
Certificated Employee and Volunteer Recognitions - 7:30 p.m.
Lewis Whitaker, President, BEAA
Outstanding District Administrator: Coerina Fife
Outstanding Elementary Administrator: Kristi Capener-Fielding
Outstanding Secondary Administrator: Chad Kirby-Bear River Middle
Outstanding Related Services: Kenley Kellerstrass-School Nurse
Outstanding Related Services: Eric Dutson-Speech Therapist
Outstanding Elementary Teacher: Chrissy Nelson-McKinley
Outstanding Elementary Teacher: Kristen Taylor-Discovery
Outstanding Secondary Teacher: Tom Davidson-BEHS
Outstanding Secondary Teacher: Daniel Francom-Harris
Outstanding Volunteer: Connie Toone-Harris Intermediate
Outstanding Volunteer: Emilee Stromness-Golden Spike
Approval of Agenda - 7:50 p.m.
Public Comment - 7:55 p.m.
Those individuals who would like to speak to the Board should read the guidelines and complete the sign-up document located at the door. At the discretion of the Board President, public comment may be permitted at any point during the Board meeting.
First Public Comment on School Fees - 8:05 p.m.
Action Items - 8:15 p.m.
Approval of Amendment to Century Elementary's 2024-25 SLT Plan
Heidi Jo West, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Teaching & Learning
Approval of PBS Plans
Megan Bushnell, Student Services Director
Approval of Negotiation Teams
Coerina Fife, Executive Director of Personnel and Title IX
Approval of Modification of TSSA Framework
Keith Mecham & Heidi Jo West, Assistant Superintendents of Curriculum
Approval of 2025-2026 Board Meeting Calendar
Steve Carlsen, Superintendent
Information Items - 8:35 p.m.
ACT Data
Jeff Morris - Assessment Director
Adult Education State Audit Report (Sunrise High School)
Randy Rasmussen, Sunrise High Principal
Counseling Report
Ben Wiley, CTE Director
Report of Governor's Visit
Keith Mecham, Asst. Superintendent of Secondary Teaching & Learning
Monthly Financial Report
Neil Stevens, Business Administrator
Board Committee Reports
Student Board Member Report
Policy Review - 9:00 p.m.
Policies for Review with No Changes
Policy 2020 Budget Implementation
Policy 2050 Payroll Deductions
Policy 2051 Deferred Compensation/Tax Sheltered Annuity Programs
Policy 2060 Deducted Absences
Policy 4020 Individual Learning Plan
Policy 4086 Comprehensive Counseling and Guidance Program
Policy 4087 Work-Based Learning
Policy 4090 Student Progress Reporting
Policy 4095 Student Attendance Reporting
Policy 5205 Use of Protective Eyewear
First Reading
Policy 1190 District Annual Reports
Policy 2105 Cash investment and Management of School District Funds
Policy 2030 Procurement: Purchasing
Policy 3008 Employee Communications/Addressing Concerns
Policy 3035 Employee Criminal Background Checks and Arrest Disclosure Requirements
Policy 3086 Employee Use of Personal and District Electronic Devices
Policy 4050 Grades 6-8 Middle Level General Core Requirements
Policy 4067 Curriculum: Ethnic Studies
Policy 5110 Technology Security
Policy 5035 Attendance Requirements/Procedures
Policy 5270 Student Rights and Responsibilities Bullying, Cyberbullying, Hazing, and Abusive Conduct
Second Reading
Policy 1110 Public Participation in Board Meeting
Policy 2150 Buildings and Grounds Security
Policy 3010 Employee Bullying and Hazing
Policy 3060 Accommodations for Employee Religious Belief or Conscience
Policy 3112 Certificated: Job Descriptions
Policy 3126 Certificated: Sickness, Absences and Leaves
Policy 3212 ESP: Paraprofessional Qualifications
Policy 4030 Elementary School Curriculum
Consent Items - 9:10 p.m.
Minutes
Claims
Personnel
Out of State Trip Requests
150 Trip Requests
Agreements
Suggestions for Future Board Meetings - 9:15 p.m.
Upcoming Events
BEHS Graduation - May 27, 2025 at 6:00 pm at Dee Events Center
BRHS Graduation - May 28, 2025 at 8:00 pm at the BRHS Field
Sunrise Graduation - June 12, 2025 at 6:00 pm at BEHS Gymnasium
Boys & Girls Club Annual Fundraiser - June 20, 2025
Board Handbook
Closed Session to Discuss Collective Bargaining and Personnel - 9:20 p.m.
Adjournment - 9:50 p.m.
The next meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Monday, May 19, 2025, with a Work Session from 6:00 to 8:00 and June 11, 2025, with a Work Session at 5:30 and a Regular Session at 6:30 p.m., both at the Independent Life Skills Center, 960 S Main St, Brigham City, Utah.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
Contact Mr. Neil Stevens, Business Administrator at 435-734-4800 eight or more hours before the scheduled starting time and efforts will be made to provide the needed assistance.